HYROX Intel
Perspectives on the sport. Written by our Athletes, and our Founders.
Hyrox Intel — Tagged "Asked & Answered"
Can Beginners Enter HYROX Doubles as Their First Race?
Yes — HYROX Doubles is one of the best first races a beginner can enter. You still run all 8×1km yourself, but you sh... more
HYROX for Women: Does Training Need to Look Different?
HYROX training for women does not need a fundamentally different structure — the same base, build and race methodolog... more
HYROX at 40+: What Should Change in Your Training?
At 40+, HYROX training changes mostly in recovery, not intensity: you keep the hard running and strength work but spr... more
How Do You Manage Nerves on HYROX Race Morning?
You manage HYROX race-morning nerves by giving them a job: run a fixed routine that leaves nothing to chance — arrive... more
Caffeine and HYROX: What Does the Evidence Support?
Caffeine is one of the few genuinely evidence-backed performance aids for HYROX: around 3–6mg per kilogram of bodywei... more
Should You Carb Load Before HYROX?
Yes, you should top up carbohydrate before HYROX, but you do not need extreme carb-loading — a 60–90 minute race is w... more